50 Belgian Houses That Are So Ugly They’re Actually Architectural Triumphs

As an avid follower of the ‘Ugly Belgian Houses’ Instagram account, I find myself constantly amused and fascinated by the quirky and unconventional architecture that dots Belgium’s landscape. It’s funny how these so-called ‘ugly’ houses, with their mishmash of styles and often jarring colors, have become icons of Belgian architectural humor.

Every time I scroll through my Instagram feed and spot another one of these architectural curiosities, I can’t help but giggle to myself. The sheer creativity and audacity of some of these designs are both startling and delightful. For me, these funny, oddball houses represent more than just unusual architecture; they’re a reminder of the playful side of design, where rules are bent and norms are challenged.

Every post on ‘Ugly Belgian Houses’ is a new adventure, a fresh take on what architecture can be when it’s infused with a sense of humor and an appetite for the extraordinary.

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Stefanie

Stefanie Mustian

Stefanie is an architect with 15+ years of working both independently as well as on teams of some of the top Architectural Firms in the country located in Atlanta, Washington D.C. and New York. She currently runs BoardBatten.com a coastal architecture and design service in Port Aransas, Texas. She is also the wife of the dude who runs Pleated-Jeans.